Raspberry Pi Essential Training

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Released

6/8/2018

The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, inexpensive computer that can unlock big possibilities. In this course, kick-start your journey into the world of physical computing by learning how to set up, configure, and experiment with a Raspberry Pi. Mark Niemann-Ross discusses the equipment required to run your Pi, sharing how to select a monitor, memory card, and keyboard, among other accessories. He discusses how to boot up your Pi, touches on the benefits of Virtual Network Computing (VPN), and shares how to make your Pi play sounds. Plus, explore basic electronics with the different General Purpose Input-Output (GPIO) pins and learn how to set up and work with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module.

Topics include:

Different ways to configure a Raspberry Pi

Selecting the right monitor, power supply, and memory card

Getting started with NOOBS

Determining which OS suits your needs

Enabling Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

Sound with the Raspberry Pi

General Purpose Input-Output (GPIO)

Setting up a breadboard

Connecting the Camera Module to a Raspberry Pi

Skill Level Beginner

1h 55m

Duration

78,645

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- [Mark] Behind every great piece of softwareis the hardware to get the job done.Raspberry Pi is a micro computerthat can help you explore real world computing.In my LinkedIn Learning course on Raspberry Pi,I'll show you hands-on examplesof how to safely and successfullyget a Raspberry Pi up and running,so you can experiment withthe world of physical computing.I'm Mark Niemann-Ross,and I've been experimenting withembedded computing since 1978,when my father brought home a micro processor.